Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida
If an employee is promoted up to another job description (level) at a certain rate of pay, and the employee does not meet the job requirements for that position; can the employer demote that employee down to their original position and reduce their rate of pay?
Asked on 8/15/09, 11:40 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Sarah Grosse
Sarah Grosse, Esquire
Yes, unless there is an employment contract which prohibits it or requires some disciplinary procedure before doing so.
Answered on 8/15/09, 1:48 pm